WORLD TRADE: Man with a Puzzle

(See Cover) "Do you know the story
of the centipede with gout?" asked Joe Dodge. "Well, this
poor centipede limped painfully for miles to consult the philosopher of
the jungle, the monkey. After taking thought, the philosopher gave his
solution: 'If you became a mouse and had only four legs, you would be
25 times better off.' The centipede said: 'That's a good idea. How
do I get to be a mouse?' The monkey shook his head. 'I can't tell you
that.' he said. 'I only make policy.' "